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Articles tagged planting

  • How to Plant Trees

    | Category: Tree & Plant Care | Tags: planting, tips
    Before you plant Choose plants that are hardy to your area: Chicago is in USDA zone 5 (-20°). Select the appropriate site for your plant based on sunlight, soil, and moisture. Be sure your space is large enough for the plant at maturity....

  • Fall Planting

    | Category: Tree & Plant Care | Tags: planting, fall
    To plant or not to plant in autumn, that is the question...Q&A with Pete Linsner, Manager of Plant Production Did you know that fall is the ideal time to plant trees, shrubs, and perennials? Arboretum expert Pete Linsner explains why new plants...